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Scenes from the Capitol Hill Ice Rink

The Capitol Hill Ice Rink was opened today by Mayor Mike McGinn in Cal Anderson Park. The skating rink, an idea by Capitol Hill real estate manager Michael Oaksmith, is now open daily through Christmas Eve. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children.

Watch the opening of the Capitol Hill Ice Rink below:

I would have slapped on a pair of skates myself if I was A) not afraid of ice and B) knew how to ice skate. I blame growing up in snow-free Tri-Cities for my lack of ability in all winter sports.

The ice rink also serves Cafe Vita coffee and hot dogs from Dante’s Inferno Dogs — which both seem more up my wheelhouse. Check out more information on the website: www.capitolhillicerink.com.

I declined to upload some unflattering video of our Mayor ice skating but Capitol Hill Seattle Blog has some over there.

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